As reported, a 4f infiniti diagnostic catheter separated in two pieces.The device was broken near the hub.The broken segment was still outside the patient and was retrieved.The entire product was able to be removed with nothing left behind.Another infiniti catheter was used to get the diagnostic heart catheterization procedure completed.There was no reported patient injury.It was during the second injection.A 4f non-cordis sheath was used.There were no anomalies noted when the product was removed from the package.The product was stored, handled, inspected, and prepped according to the instructions for use (fu).The target lesion was reported to be the left main coronary artery (lca).Lesion calcification is unknown; there was no vessel tortuosity and the percentage stenosis is unknown.The device was not used for a chronic total occlusion (cto).There was no unusual force necessary during use of the device and no resistance/ friction experienced during any part of the procedure.There was no resistance met while advancing the device.Excessive torquing was not required.The tip was visible on fluoroscopy throughout the procedure.The device was returned for evaluation.
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